A formative, family-friendly factoid from a recent study or survey in the news.

BY John Lilly

February 4-10, 2007 Issue |
Posted 1/30/07 at 11:00 AM

When it comes to caring for the less
fortunate, no one reaches into their pockets more readily than people who
practice a traditional religion. According to Syracuse University professor
Arthur Brooks, author of a new book on charitable giving, people of faith are
more likely to donate money than the non-faithful. And, when they do give, they
give four times more than the non-religious — even to non-religious charities.